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Welcome to the new RidersWest website

Welcome to the new RidersWest website

RidersWest has a new look. Find ATV and motorcycle stories, riding destinations and trip ideas faster on any device.

Kerry Shellborn
November 4, 2026

Scene it: 2017 CR Racing 4th Invitational Side x Side Poker Run
Thompson Okanagan
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Scene it: 2017 CR Racing 4th Invitational Side x Side Poker Run

A recap and photo gallery from the Okanagan’s biggest and most exclusive side by side poker run

Kirsten Armleder
June 7, 2017

The Rockstar Energy Factory Racing Husqvarna team ends the series with a bang
News & Events

The Rockstar Energy Factory Racing Husqvarna team ends the series with a bang

Christophe Pourcel goes 2-1 to win the final round in Barrie, ON.

Kyle Born
August 15, 2017

Sea-Dooing amongst icebergs: “The trip of a lifetime”
Water Sports

Sea-Dooing amongst icebergs: “The trip of a lifetime”

Watch professional adventure athlete Dave Norona riding Sea-Doos in Newfoundland amongst 20,000-year-old icebergs

Dave Norona
August 28, 2017

Making muddy memories with family and friends
Manitoba
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Making muddy memories with family and friends

Here’s everything you need to know to get amped for mud racing in 2018

Kyle Born
April 10, 2018

Jeremy Kroeker: Author, motorcyclist and world traveller extraordinaire
Alberta
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Jeremy Kroeker: Author, motorcyclist and world traveller extraordinaire

This motorcyclist has written two books about his trips to Panama and the Middle East

Kyle Born
April 16, 2018

Spring break off road in Moab
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Spring break off road in Moab

Two weeks in Moab, Utah, was the perfect cure for a Canadian ATVer’s winter blues

Kirsten Armleder
April 17, 2018

Catching up with Dan Kruse, President of the Calgary ATV Riders Association
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Catching up with Dan Kruse, President of the Calgary ATV Riders Association

“We do not just ride ATVs and fix trails, we pick up garbage too.” — Dan Kruse

Kyle Born
June 6, 2023

This dedicated dad is teaching his kids to race dirt bikes and giving them a place to play
Alberta
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

This dedicated dad is teaching his kids to race dirt bikes and giving them a place to play

“I try to get them out riding as much as possible and they both really enjoy it.” — Scott Kreiser

Kyle Born
December 7, 2023

Top Rad Riders of all time
News & Events

Top Rad Riders of all time

These are the Raddest Riders we’ve ever met

Kyle Born
January 6, 2024

Pushing limits, gaining momentum
Riders & Racing

Pushing limits, gaining momentum

Kirk Kostenuk’s path from being a kid on a KX60 to an XC race director and ice warrior.

Danielle Brost
June 9, 2025

Top motocross tracks and places to ride and race dirt bikes in B.C.
Kamloops
Destinations & Trips

Top motocross tracks and places to ride and race dirt bikes in B.C.

This list is a track guide for dirt bike riders and off-road motorcyclists in British Columbia

Kirsten Armleder
February 28, 2026

Top motocross tracks to try in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Destinations & Trips

Top motocross tracks to try in Saskatchewan

There are several motocross clubs in Saskatchewan that run top-notch riding facilities

Kirsten Armleder
March 9, 2026

14,000 Kilometres and counting
Riders & Racing

14,000 Kilometres and counting

Adam Helfrich’s passion for riding has taken him from Manitoba to Mexico—and far beyond

Danielle Brost
March 23, 2026

Exploring five of the Okanagan’s best off-road riding areas
Kamloops
Riders & Racing

Exploring five of the Okanagan’s best off-road riding areas

Off-road motorcycling is a great way to see the region's beauty

Steve Shannon
May 11, 2026

Cowboys Mud Racing turns trauma into throttle therapy
Manitoba
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Cowboys Mud Racing turns trauma into throttle therapy

What started as one rider’s recovery journey has grown into a movement focused on men’s mental health

Danielle Brost
May 20, 2026

Old soul, new power
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Old soul, new power

Beachman Bikes brings a vintage Canadian-market classic back to the road with a modern electric heart

Danielle Brost
August 17, 2026

On to the Wastelands
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

On to the Wastelands

The Nanaimo Wastelands Motocross Park was home to the Vancouver Island Spring Series from April 30 to May 1

**Ed Masters** Published September 2011

Canadian Goldwing Adventure
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Canadian Goldwing Adventure

Alberta motorcyclist Wayne Hamm is riding across Canada to deliver his message in a bottle

Kirsten Armleder

Canadian Goldwing Adventure
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Canadian Goldwing Adventure

After 18,000 kilometres, the author discovers that motorcycles seem to create such mystique for many

Wayne Hamm

Suzuki showcases leading edge products
News & Events

Suzuki showcases leading edge products

Suzuki announces that 2011 is “just the beginning” at annual dealer meeting in Las Vegas

**American Suzuki Motor Corporation** Published September 2011
January 1, 2011

Teaching safe practices
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Teaching safe practices

Young riders in Bonnyville will learn ATV safety this summer

Kali Love
October 17, 2011

A giving hand
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

A giving hand

The RecConnect certificate offers training in creating off-road trails

Pat Mchugh
October 17, 2011

The safety trailer
British Columbia
Destinations & Trips

The safety trailer

Nakusp students learned about safe ATVing this spring

Pat Knecht
October 20, 2011